• Rinse the pork and cut into 2-3 inch chunks.
• Add the pork to a large pot with 7 cups of water, ¼ cup lard, 6 cloves of garlic and 1 tablespoon of salt.

  Cook covered on medium heat and bring the water to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 45 minutes until pork is almost fully tender.
• Uncover and turn the heat to medium-high to reduce the amount of water in the pot.

  The meat will start frying in its own fat and lard at this point.
• Carefully brown and crisp the pork at medium heat stirring frequently until pork is evenly browned.

  About 15 to 20 minutes.

  (While you are browning the pork, do not cover or overcook the pork as it can get too dry if overcooked.)
• Shred the pork a little bit using two forks.

  Carnitas are done!
• Serve carnitas however you would like.

For Carnitas Tacos

• Serve in corn or flour tortillas and top with chopped fresh cilantro, onion, and you favorite sauce like this homemade salsa verde (green sauce).